Matthew 16:18 “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”.

DAILY READING; Acts 12; Joshua 15-17; Job 28.

In the year 47 B.C, Herod the Great was only 25 years old when he was named the governor of Galilee.
As the years rolled by, Herod proved to be a cruel man who held tightly to the reins of power and brutally removed anyone who got in his way. He killed to stay in power and human life meant nothing to him. He killed his brother-in-law, his mother-in-law, his wife and even his own children.
His basic character can best be seen by an incident in the year 7 B.C, when he heard that his sons were plotting to overthrow him. He ordered them to be put to death by strangling.
Herod was an old man by the time the wise men came to Jerusalem seeking to see the new born king.
The Bible says, “When Herod heard this he was disturbed.” The word “disturbed” here means to shake violently.
He sent the wise men to Bethlehem to search for the child and report to him, so that he too might go and worship Him.
But after being divinely warned, the wise men went their way . When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and ordered the cold-blooded murder of the male babies under two years of age in Bethlehem and its vicinity.
But despite all his murderous efforts, Herod failed to kill baby Jesus.
The Bible concludes the story by noting the death of Herod and the return of Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus from Egypt, to settle in the Galilean village of Nazareth.

Herod was not the only person that has tried to destroy Christ and His people. Even in our own day evil men and women continue to rise up against God’s work and His people. But just as Herod failed, so they continue to fail woefully in their efforts.
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus says “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”.

Truly, the gates of hell can never prevail against genuine believers in Christ.
Let this Christmas season be a reminder to you that every destiny- destroyer sent to hinder you will fail woefully in their assignment. No matter how much anyone tries to put you down you will only keep rising higher.
Because you are born of God, you are certainly destined to always overcome.
No matter how tough any situation, it cannot stop you, as long as you walk closely with God.
You’re a person of destiny. The reason the enemy is fighting so hard – sending financial troubles, sickness, family problems, etc – is an attempt to destroy your mission and vision.
But your purpose cannot be stopped by those waves of opposition. As you keep seeking God and obeying His Word, you will surely triumph always.
God has ordained you for a life of global impact on earth and nothing and no one can stop you from that glorious destiny, as you stay committed to Christ.
Certainly, with God on our side, we are indefatigable and truly unstoppable.
Therefore, as we celebrate in this season, let us continually praise and give thanks to God who causes us to triumph always.

PRAYER: Lord, as I celebrate in this season I thank You for the glorious destiny of victory I have through Christ Jesus. Thank You for causing me to triumph always and soar to greater new heights in Jesus Name.
QUOTE :
The battle you are faced with today is a good warfare because God has .already foreordained a victorious end for you. – WORDBITE 222

Shalom!

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